The impact of latent tuberculosis screening programmes for migrant populations in high income, low burden countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Migrants from high to low tuberculosis (TB) incidence countries may benefit from screening for latent TB infection (LTBI), but the optimal approaches and effectiveness are not well described.

Methods

Our primary objective was to synthesise evidence for cost-effectiveness, and barriers and facilitators to successful implementation, of LTBI screening programmes for migrants entering high income, low TB burden countries. Evidence was synthesised using rapid review methodologies.

Results

41 studies (including 2 reviews) were included, covering the European region and national programmes. Main settings of LTBI screening were primary care, new arrivals clinics, and schools. The most frequently cited facilitator was structural cohesiveness (integration of health c

SUBMITTER: Taylor AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12614610 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature